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[jesmith29]

Is there one attribute, that if it's not above a certain level, you will not sign the player not matter what?

Now I know tactics and playing style will play a big role in this.

I've looked at teamwork and work rate when I first started playing but have been leaning toward determination.

Thoughts?

[Suntan Superman]

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmith29

Is there one attribute, that if it's not above a certain level, you will not sign the player not matter what? Now I know tactics and playing style will play a big role in this. I've looked at teamwork and work rate when I first started playing but have been leaning toward determination. Thoughts?

there has to be something special for me to consider people with less than 10 determination, less than 10 work rate, and/or less than 10 teamwork

[gopher_guy]

Yeah, determination is one that I almost always look for at least 10+, when I'm looking for new players.

[Bruins]

Not a numbered stat, but I always check the scout report to see how the player would handle big matches. I don't want any players who crack under pressure.

[NoDakHusker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bruins

Not a numbered stat, but I always check the scout report to see how the player would handle big matches. I don't want any players who crack under pressure.

This and I try to avoid highly injury prone players(either checking injury history or if scouting report indicates). Stay clear of the Wilshere/Sturridge types.

[jesmith29]

Does anyone think FM will ever change the tactics to allow for one formation while in possession and another while defending?

You see more and more teams utilize different formations when in possession and defending.

[Zac]

Quote: Originally Posted by jesmith29

Does anyone think FM will ever change the tactics to allow for one formation while in possession and another while defending? You see more and more teams utilize different formations when in possession and defending.

Its one of the more requested things on their official forums for the last two years. Adding team shapes for in and out of possession. So I'm sure they will add it at some point. However, this would require a crap ton of work to be done on the match engine, with even more testing to make sure it works correctly. So I wouldn't expect something like this for FM19.

[ImTellinTim]

It pretty much already has this feature if you you think of it as Formation=defensive shape, Roles and player instructions = what your players do when you have the ball. This is what any of the good FM tactics guys out there will tell you when you're thinking about making your tactics.